Kobayashi Koichi
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| Name | Kobayashi Koichi | |
| Kanji | 小林光一 | |
| Born | September 10, 1952 | |
| Birthplace | Asahikawa City, Japan | |
| Residence | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Teacher | Kitani Minoru | |
| Rank | 9 dan | |
| Affiliation | Nihon Ki-in | |
Kobayashi Koichi (小林光一 Kobayashi Kōichi, born September 10, 1952) is a Go player.
Biography
Kobayashi Koichi was born in Asahikawa, Japan. He was one of the more famous disciples of the legendary Kitani Minoru; he studied along with Cho Chikun, Kato Masao, Ishida Yoshio, and Takemiya Masaki. He would go on and marry the daughter of his teacher, Kobayashi Reiko; together they had a daughter, Kobayashi Izumi. Kobayashi is one of a elite few who go players who have one more than 1,200 professional games. Kobayashi's rivalry with Cho Chikun has continued for some time, they frequently play game after game with each other.Titles & Runner Up's
Ranks #3 in total amount of titles in Japan.
| Title | Years Held |
|---|---|
| Current | |
| Kisei | 1986 - 1993 |
| Meijin | 1985, 1988-1994 |
| Judan | 1984 - 1986, 1999, 2000 |
| Tengen | 1976, 1986, 1998, 1999 |
| Gosei | 1988-1993, 1999 |
| Agon Cup | 1999 |
| Shinjin-O | 1976, 1977 |
| NEC Cup | 1995, 1999 |
| NHK Cup | 1986, 2004 |
| Ryusei | 1997, 2002, 2003 |
| Defunct | |
| Kakusei | 1994, 1997, 2001 |
| Hayago Championship | 1972, 1981, 1986, 1997 |
| Shin-Ei | 1972, 1975 |
| Prime Minister Cup | 1972, 1974 |
| Continental | |
| China-Japan Tengen | 2000 |
| China-Japan Agon Cup | 2000 |
| International | |
| Fujitsu Cup | 1997 |
| Title | Years Lost |
|---|---|
| Current | |
| Kisei | 1994, 1999 |
| Meijin | 1986, 1995, 1997 |
| Honinbo | 1982, 1990, 1991, 1992 |
| Judan | 1987, 1992, 1994, 2001 |
| Tengen | 1981, 1987, 1990, 1995, 2000 |
| Oza | 1985, 1992 |
| Gosei | 1994, 2000, 2003 |
| NEC Cup | 1984, 1991 |
| Agon Cup | 2004 |
| Defunct | |
| Kakusei | 1987, 2002 |
| Shin-Ei | 1974, 1979 |
| Hayago Championship | 1982, 1983, 1985, 2000, 2001 |
| Continental | |
| China-Japan Tengen | 1999 |
| International | |
| Fujitsu Cup | 1995 |
Trivia
- Kobayashi is Honorary Kisei, Honorary Meijin, and Honorary Gosei.
- Kobayashi has won all major titles in Japan except Honinbo. He challenged for Honinbo four times, but was beaten all four times by his biggest rival, Cho Chikun.
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